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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,923.60, 37,437.40 and 21,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,923.60, 37,437.40 and 21,035.60 is: 31,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,923.60 : 37,437.40 = 21,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,923.60/37,437.40 = 21,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,923.60x = 37,437.40 × 21,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,923.60x = 787,518,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,518,171.44/24,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,597.29

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